2017 Transformers Toy Checklist for Australia

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Japanese Transformers Release order
Items released in Asia and Japan (and most of those are released through Hasbro HK), as they have release dates that are pretty reliable.
Approximate yen prices listed.

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JANUARY


Masterpiece
- MP-10K - Convoy BAPE Black Camo Version (Bathing Ape exclusive) - January 2nd (17,800yen)

Unite Warriors
- UW-EX - Megatronia (redeco Victorion without Legends figure) (Megaempress, Lunaclub, Moonheart, Flowspade, Trickdiamond) TakaraTomyMall exclusive - January 31st (16,200yen)

Legends
- LG-40 - Astrotrain (Titans Return Voyager) - January 28th (5,000yen)

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FEBRUARY 2017

Masterpiece
- MP-34 - Cheetor - February 25th (was JAN 28th) (7,000yen)
- MP-35 - Grapple (remould Inferno) - February 25th (13,000yen)

Legends
- LG-41 - Leo Prime (Lio Convoy redeco of Alpha Trion) - February 17th (5000yen)
- LG-EX - Head-Master Set (six heads - Gong (Brawn), Grimlock, Chromedome, Hardhead, Brainstorm, Flywheels) - February 19th (Wonderfest) and 25th (TakaraTomyMall) (3240yen)

Movie 10th Anniversary
- MB-01 - Optimus Prime (reissue/redeco? TF4 Voyager Optimus) - February 3rd (4300yen)
- MB-02 - Bumblebee (minor redeco TF3 Deluxe Bmublebee) - February 3rd (3300yen)
- MB-03 - Megatron (minor redeco TF2 Voyager Megatron) - February 3rd (4700yen)
- MB-04 - Shockwave (minor redeco TF3 Voyager Shockwave) - February 3rd (4700yen)
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- MB-05 - Ironhide (minor redeco TF2 HFTD Deluxe Ironhide) - February 17th (3300yen)
- MB-06 - Ratchet (minor redeco TF3 Deluxe Ratchet) - February 17th (3300yen)
- MB-07 - Soundwave (minor redeco TF3 Human Alliance Soundwave) - February 17th (4800yen)
- MB-08 - Starscream (minor redeco TF2 Voyager Starscream) - February 17th (4700yen)

Wonderfest Exclusive model kits
- Starscream (fighter jet) - February 18th (10,000yen)
- Metalhawk (fighter jet) - February 18th (10,000yen)
- Holi (Micromaster police car) - February 18th (4,000yen)

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MARCH 2017

Unite Warriors
- UW-EX - Baldigus (Dolrailer, Shuttler, Hepter, Greejeeber, Dangar - redecos of Combaticons) TakaraTomyMall exclusive - March 31st (16,200yen)

Movie 10th Anniversary
- MB-09 - Dinobot Grimlock with Optimus Prime (redeco TF4 Voyager Grimlock with new Optimus rider) - March 25th (was March 17th) (5200yen)
- MB-10 - Strafe with Bumblebee (minor redeco TF4 Deluxe Strafe with new Bumblebee rider) - March 25th (was March 17th) (3800yen)
- MB-11 - Optimus Prime (minor redeco DOTM Leader Striker Optimus) - March 25th (was March 17th) (9,500yen)

Metacolle (Metal Collection figurine)
- Optimus Prime (DOTM version) - March (1,000yen)
- Bumblebee (DOTM version) - March (1,000yen)

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APRIL 2017


Masterpiece
- MP-36 - Megatron (new) - April 1st (24,800yen)
- MP-10 - Convoy (reissue) - April 1st (was April 11th) (23,760yen)
- MP-11 - Starscream (reissue) - April 30th (was April 25th) (14,040yen)
- MP-13 - Soundwave & Condor (reissue with Megatron Gun, recoloured to match MP-36) - April 30th (was April 25th) (17,064yen)
- MP-15 - Jaguar & Rumble (reissue) - April 30th (was April 25th) (4,536yen)
- MP-16 - Buzzsaw & Frenzy (reissue) - April 30th (was April 25th) (4,536yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-01 - Bumblebee (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (2,700 yen)
- TLK-02 - Barricade (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (2,700 yen)
- TLK-03 - Decepticon Berzerker (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (2,700 yen)
- TLK-04 - Dinobot Slash (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (2,700 yen)
- TLK-05 - Grimlock (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (4,300 yen)
- TLK-06 - Speed Change Bumblebee (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (1,150 yen)
- TLK-07 - Speed Change Optimus Prime (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (1,150 yen)
- TLK-08 - Speed Change Barricade (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (1,150 yen)
- TLK-09 - Speed Change Hound (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - April 30th (1,150 yen)

Japan ToysRUs exclusive
- Optimus Prime (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - April 29th
- Temenos Sword (chrome redeco sword from TF4 - free with 2,000yen purchase from April 29th - 6000 units)

Hasbro Asia & ToysRUs prize exclusives
- Battle Damaged Deluxe Bumblebee (TLK Deluxe w/ battle deco - 1170 units) (April-June)
- Battle Damaged Voyager Optimus (TLK Voyager w/ battle deco) (April-June)
- Chrome Optimus Voice Changer helmet (redeco) (April-June)

Hasbro Asia exclusive
- The Last Knight Shadow Spark Optimus Prime (dark redeco TF4 Leader Optimus) - April 28 (HK$700 - about US$90 - about AU$120)

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MAY 2017


Masterpiece
- MP-37 - Artfire (redeco Inferno) w/ Nightstick (new) - May 26th (was May 19th) (12,000yen)
- MP-11ND - Dirge (remould Ramjet) - TakaraTomyMall exclusive - May 27th (Asia only - JP release in June) (16,000yen)

Legends
- LG-42 -Godbomber (new) - May 26th (was May 19th) (7000yen)

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JUNE 2017


Masterpiece
- MP-38 - Optimus Primal (redeco Beast Convoy in toy colours) - June 23rd (was June 16th) (11,000yen)
- MP-11ND - Dirge (remould Ramjet) - TakaraTomyMall exclusive - Late June - JP release only (was May 27th) (16,000yen)

Ehobby Exclusive
- Magna Convoy (redeco 2006 Henkei Convoy with extra weapons) - June 5th (was Late May) (7000yen)

Tokyo Toy Show
- LG-EX Legends Black Convoy (black redeco Titans Return Voyager Optimus) - June 3rd (5600yen)

TakaraTomy ARTS
- Bitfig Gatcha figurines Part 2 (4 figurines - Soundwave, Ironhide, Skywarp (redeco), Black Convoy (redeco)) - June 30 (2400yen - box of 4)

Hasbro Asia & ToysRUs prize exclusives
- Battle Damaged Deluxe Barricade (TLK Deluxe w/ battle deco? - 400 units) - June 22

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JULY 2017


Masterpiece
- MPM-3 - (Movie) Bumblebee (new - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (9700yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-10 - Autobot Drift (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (3000yen)
- TLK-11 - Steelbane (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (3000yen)
- TLK-12 - Dinobot Slug (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (3000yen)
- TLK-13 - Sqweeks (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (3000yen)
- TLK-14 - Autobot Hound (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (4800yen)
- TLK-15 - Calibur Optimus Prime (remould TF4 AD-31 w/ sword, new shield & new axe - Japan exclusive) (available with and without extra small sword) (July 15th (8400yen)
- TLK-16 - Speed Change Megatron (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (1200yen)
- TLK-17 - Speed Change Grimlock (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (1200yen)
- TLK-18 - Speed Change Decepticon Berserker (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - July 15th (1200yen)

ToysRUs Japan Movie exclusive
- Optimus Shield (gold redeco shield from Leader? Optimus) - July 15th (free with purchase)

7-11 Japan Movie exclusive
- Dark Optimus Prime w/ Movie ticket (darker redeco) - July 25th (6368yen)

Summer Wonderfest exclusive
- Laserbeak (pink Deluxe Movie Best Bumblebee) - July 30th (4300yen)

Metacolle (Metal Collection figurine)
- Optimus Prime (TLK version - Dark Optimus minor redeco) - July 15th (1,000yen)
- Sqweeks (new) - July 15th (1,000yen)

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AUGUST 2017


Legends
- LG-43 - Dinosaurer (Titans Return Trypticon - minor redeco?) - August 26th (was August 18th) (23,000yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-19 - Megatron (Leader - same as Hasbro version?) - August (day TBA) (7000yen)

Movie 10th Anniversary (re-release)
- MB-01 - Optimus Prime (redeco TF4 Voyager Optimus) - August 28th (4000yen)
- MB-03 - Megatron (minor redeco TF2 Voyager Megatron) - August 28th (4500yen)
- MB-07 - Soundwave (minor redeco TF3 Human Alliance Soundwave) - August 28th (4500yen)

Amazon Exclusive
- TLK-EX - (Tribute) Optimus Prime & Orion Pax (Deluxe) 2-pack (same as US release) - August 31st (5,000yen)
- TLK-EX - (Tribute) Optimus Prime (Leader) 2007 (same as US release) - August 31st (10,000yen?)

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SEPTEMBER 2017


Masterpiece
- MPM-4 - (Movie) Optimus Prime (minor redeco of Hasbro version) - September 18th (15,000yen)

Legends
- LG-44 - Sharktron (minor redeco Gnaw) w/ Sweep (remould) - September 30th (was 16th then 22nd) (2,100yen)
- LG-45 - Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (remould Hotrod w/ new Targetmaster) - September 30th (was 16th then 22nd) (3,800yen)
- LG-46 - Targetmaster Char (remould Kup w/ new Targetmaster) - September 30th (was 16th then 22nd) (3,800yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-20 - Autobot Hotrod (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-21 - Crosshairs (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-22 - New Bumblebee (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-23 - Strafe (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-24 - Dinobot Scorn 4,500 yen (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-25 - Decepticon Nitro 4,500 yen (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (3000yen)
- TLK-26 - Speed Change Cogman (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (1200yen)
- TLK-27 - Speed Change Autobot Drift (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (1200yen)
- TLK-28 - Speed Change Dinobot Scorn (1-step - same as Hasbro version?) - September 16th (1200yen)

Disney Label
- Mickey Mouse Trailer Standard (colour) (reissue) - September 22nd (4000yen)
- Mickey Mouse Trailer Monochrome (reissue) - September 22nd (4000yen)

7-11 Japan Movie exclusive
- Dark Optimus Prime (darker redeco - no Movie ticket) - Sept 29th (5400yen)

Amazon Exclusive
- TLK-EX - (Tribute) Bumblebee Evolution (Deluxe) 3-pack (same as US release) - September 30th (8,000yen)

Movie the Best
- MB-EX - Laserbeak (pink redeco Bumblebee - reissue) (TakaraTomyMall Exclusive reissue?) - September 30th (4300yen)

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OCTOBER 2017


Legends
- LG-47 - Kickback (minor redeco) w/ Clouder (redeco Ramhorn/Sawback) - October 28th (2,100yen)
- LG-48 - Gong (minor redeco Brawn) w/ Repug (Repugnus) - October 28th (2,100yen)
- LG-49 - Targetmaster Triggerhappy (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster) - October 28th (3,800yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-29 - Cogman (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - October 28th (6600yen)
- TLK-30 - Dragonstorm (Leader - same as Hasbro version?) - October 28th (6600yen)
- TLK-31 - Big Speed Change Dragonstorm (Mega Changer - same as Hasbro version?) - October 28th (???yen)

ToysRUs Japan Movie exclusive
- Voyager Megatron (same as Hasbro version?) - October 30th (was July 15th) (4500yen)
- Bronze Axe (redeco Optimus axe) (free with 2000yen purchase) - October 28th

au X Transformers (Makuake - shipped from TakaraTomyMall)
(crowdfunded - available as a single (Optimus only for 5400yen) or as a set of three for 16,200yen)
- Infobar Optimus Prime (Nishikigoi) (red) (new - non-working phone w/ bluetooth LED, plus display stand) - SEPT/OCT? (available on its own or with other two)
- Infobar Megatron (Building) (dark blue) (redeco Optimus w/ new head - non-working phone w/ bluetooth LED, plus display stand) - SEPT/OCT? (only with Optimus & Bumblebee)
- Infobar Bumblebee (Ichimatsu) (black) (redeco Optimus w/ new head - non-working phone w/ bluetooth LED, plus display stand) - SEPT/OCT? (only with Optimus & Megatron)

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NOVEMBER 2017


Masterpiece
- MP-12+ - Lambor/Sideswipe (anime minor redeco) - November 25th (8500yen)
- MP-36 - Megatron (Asia reissue) - November 11th (23,000yen)

Legends
- LG-50 - Sixshot (minor redeco, new helmet) - November 25th (8000yen)
- LG-51 - Doublecross (minor redeco Twinferno, w/ Haywire gun for Blurr) - November 25th (5500yen)
- LG-52 - Misfire (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster) - November 25th (4000yen)
- LG-53 - Broadside (minor redeco w/ Repugnus vehicle) - November 25th (5500yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK Remote Control Sqweeks (same as Hasbro release?) - November 11th (8000yen)

Million Publishing
- Generations 2018 book - November 20th (3000yen)

ToysRUs Japan Movie exclusive
- Gold Optimus Temenos Sword & Gold Megatron Axe/sword (redecos) (free with 5000yen purchase) - November 11th

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DECEMBER 2017

Masterpiece
- MP15/16-E - Cassette-Bot Vs Cassette-Con (Enemy (redeco Rumble/Frenzy), Wingthing (redeco Ratbat), Stripes (remould Ravage), Nightstalker (new)) - (TakaraTomyMall excl) - Decembe23rdr (10,800yen)
- MP-39 - Sunstreaker (new) - December 28th (12,000yen)
- MP-10B - Black Convoy (Reissue) - December 31st (12,800yen)

Legends
- LG-54 - Bumblebee w/ Exosuit Spike (minor redeco w/ Titanmaster) - December 28th (2100yen)
- LG-55 - Targetmaster Slugslinger (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster gun) - December 28th (2800yen)
- LG-56 - Perceptor w/ Ramhorn (minor redeco) - December 28th (3900yen)
- LG-57 - Octane w/ Ghost Starscream (minor redeco w/ Titanmaster) - December 28th (5300yen)
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- LG-25 - Blurr (reissue - TBC)
- LG-26 - Scourge (reissue - TBC)
- LG-29 - Wheelie & GoShooter (reissue - TBC)
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- LG-EX - God Ginrai boxset (LG Super Ginrai, LG God Bomber, Cab head, Minerva head) (minor redecos & two new heads - TakaraTomyMall Excl) - December 2nd (was November 25th) (17,280yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-29 - Cogman (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - December 31st (was October 28th) (6600yen)

7-11 Japan Movie exclusive
- DVD/BR VOY Optimus Prime (translucent redeco - with DVD or BR) - December 13th (4500yen + cost of DVD/BR)

au X Transformers
- Infobar Optimus Prime Annin (white) (new - non-working phone w/ bluetooth LED, plus display stand) (TakaraTomyMall & au Shop excl) - December 16th (5400yen)
- Infobar Optimus Prime Nishikigoi (red) (reissue of red version with NO bluetooth or display stand - non-working phone) (TakaraTomyMall excl?) - December 23rd (4104yen)

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2018 items when known.
(names, colours, dates, prices and other details may change before their official announcement or release)

Generations (Series 3) - Power of the Primes


Prime Masters (a single transforming power unit, packed with a transformable Pretender shell) (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (DEC-JAN) OUT US NOV 2017 - OUT ASIA DEC 2017 - EXPECTED HERE JAN 2018
- Liege Maximo (purple/grey) + "Skullgrin" (purple/grey shell)
- Micronus (red/grey) + "Cloudburst" (red/grey shell)
- Vector Prime (blue/grey) + "Metalhawk" (blue/red/grey shell)
- - - Wave 2 (???)
- Alchemist Prime (blue/white) + "Submarauder" (blue/white shell)
- Alpha Trion (yellow/white) + "Landmine" (yellow/white shell)
- - - Wave 3 (???)
- Megatronus (blue/grey) + "Bombburst" (blue/grey shell)
- Quintus Prime (purple/black) + "Bludgeon" (orange shell)
- Solus Prime (maroon/green) + "Octopunch" (maroon/green shell)
- - - Wave 4? (???)


Legends (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (DEC-JAN) OUT US NOV 2017 - OUT ASIA DEC 2017 - EXPECTED HERE JAN 2018
- Beachcomber (Auto buggy - new)
- Dinobot Slash (Auto raptor - new)
- Skrapnel (Shrapnel) (Decep beetle - very minor redeco 2014 Skrapnel)
- Windcharger (Auto car - new)
- - - Wave 2 (???)
- Battleclash (Decep - new)
- Roadtrap (Decep - new)
- Tailgate (Auto car - white redeco Windcharger)
- - - Wave 3 (???)
- Cindersaur (Decep raptor? - red/yellow redeco of Slash?)
- Outback (Auto offroad - brown redeco 2017 Brawn)
- - - Wave 4? (???)


Deluxe (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (DEC-JAN) OUT US NOV 2017 - OUT ASIA DEC 2017 - EXPECTED HERE JAN 2018
- Autobot Jazz (Auto racecar - new)
- Dinobot Slug (Auto triceratops - new)
- Dinobot Swoop (Auto pteradon - new)
- Dreadwind (Decep jet - new)
- - - Wave 2 (???)
- Blackwing (Darkwing) (Decep - new)
- Dinbot Sludge (Auto dinosaur - new)
- Dinbot Snarl (Auto stegosaurus - new)
- Moonracer (Auto car - new)
- Terrorcon Rippersnapper (Decep beast - new)
- - - Wave 3 (???)
- Terrorcon Sinnertwin (Decep beast - new)
- Terrorcon Blot (Decep beast - new)
- Terrorcon Cutthroat (Decep beast - new)
- - - Wave 4 (???)
- Novastar (Auto car - redeco Moonracer?)


Voyager (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (DEC-JAN) EXPECTED ASIA/US DEC 2017 - EXPECTED HERE JAN 2018
- Dinobot Grimlock (Auto T-Rex - new)
- Starscream (Decep jet - new?)
- - - Wave 2 (???)
- Elita-1 (Auto jet - ??)
- Terrorcon Hun-Gurrr (Decep beast - new)
- - - Wave 3 (???)
- Inferno (Auto firetruck - red redeco 2015 Hotspot)
- - - Wave 4? (???)


Leader (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (DEC-JAN) EXPECTED ASIA/US DEC 2017 - EXPECTED HERE JAN 2018
- Evolution Optimus Prime w/ Orion Pax (Auto truck cab w/ trailer - new)
- Evolution Rodimus Prime w/ Hotrod (Auto sports car w/ trailer - new) - - - Wave 2 (???)
- Evolution Rodimus Unicronus w/ ??? (Decep sports car w/ trailer - black redeco Rodimus Prime)
- - - Wave 3 (???)
- Evolution Optimus Primal w/ ??? (Auto gorilla w/ vehicle - new)
- - - Wave 4? (???)


Titan (US$?? - AU$??)
- - - Wave 1 (MID 2018)
- Predaking (Decep 5-team combiner - new)
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Unconfirmed items from semi-reliable sources (to be used later if confirmed from an official source)

All items should be assumed as a mere rumour until noted otherwise.
Items are only listed as FALSE when it fails to meet a designated date or description, or is noted from an official source to be not exist. If not noted as FALSE, it does NOT imply that it is likely or possible, or true.
See 2015 Checklist for earlier rumoured items.

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This is still incomplete, but it needs to be online for the fans already needing the info on this resource.
Remaining sections to be added are the Movie toys, the Japanese toys, and Hasbro Exclusives.

The Generations, RID and Rescue Bots sections are complete and up to date as of today.

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Post #9 finally updated with the known 2018 POTP toys.